In the United States are going to test a dangerous weapon

In Russia indignant.

The U.S. air force on Wednesday, April 26, are going to test an Intercontinental ballistic missile Minuteman III, which is the basis of the strategic nuclear forces of the country.

This writes the Washington Examiner.

The representative of Command of the global impacts of the U.S. air force stated that the tests were planned during the year and not related to the situation on the Korean Peninsula.

“The launch of the Minuteman III required to check the status of our national nuclear forces, as well as to demonstrate our nuclear capabilities,” said Colonel John moss, who will give the command to launch.

It is noted that the Minuteman III is the only Intercontinental ballistic land-based missiles in the United States. It is in service with the us army since 1970, in late 1978, production ceased.

Minuteman III is capable of hitting targets within a radius of 12 thousand kilometers. The entire country has 450 missiles of this class, located at bases in Wyoming, North Dakota and Montana. They will remain in service until at least 2020.

The news provoked a strong reaction among readers of propaganda resources.

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